We commend Governor Lee for his leadership on seeking a values-based solution to criminal justice reform in Tennessee, and are thankful for the work of the Tennessee Criminal Justice Investment Task Force, the legislature, andpastors and faith leaderswho spent years advancing this package., Kate Trammell, also with Prison Fellowship, said, Faced witha growing prison population and high recidivism rate, Governor Lee and theTennesseelegislaturehave dedicated themselves to advancing legislation that creates a more restorative criminal justice system. This is a great benefit, but the 2021 amendment to the STRONG Act has made it even better. Unless there is a change to the mandatory minimum sentence, he says, we are essentially saying that every juvenile who is convicted of first-degree murder has a minuscule percentage chance to ever leave prison., Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: criminal justice, General Assembly, prisons, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Legislature, William Lamberth. Officer Bristol was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Hendersonville Police Department for four years. Heather Rice-Minus of the group Prison Fellowship, said, No life is beyond redemption and people deserve the dignity of a second chance. The imprisonment rate for adult U.S. residents in state or federal prison serving a sentence of more than one year also declined (down 2%) from yearend 2020 to 2021, from 460 to 449 sentenced prisoners per 100,000 adult U.S. residents. SB2899. HOPE Scholarship / Homeschoolers Before the General Assembly wrapped up the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers also dealt with inequities in the HOPE Scholarship Grant for homeschool students. Legislation approved by the General Assembly this year aims to curb the practice by making the possession of a telecommunications device in a penal institution a Class E felony, punishable by a fine of up to $3,000 on second offense. The remainder is effective July 1, 2021) Curbing Underage Drinking A new law prohibiting property owners from knowingly distributing alcohol to an underage adult has been adopted to help curb underage drinking. The Board will make recommendations regarding development of effective policies. It stiffens the penalty for drag racing from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor to deter drivers from engaging in this reckless behavior. Learn how the First Step Act affects BOP inmates and their families. The legislation requires the Administrative Office of Courts to provide each court clerk in eight counties which have not installed Tennessee Court Information System (TN CIS) with a list of data that is required to be integrated. Hunting and Fishing Licenses State lawmakers passed legislation benefitting those who purchase hunting and fishing licenses in Tennessee. Historically, the board and state law heldparole is a privilege, not a right as a watchword. The legislation also increases the TANF allotment. To Assembly Correction Committee. Winners have been named of a copy of the book Chattanooga in Old Photos in a contest sponsored by Chattanoogan.com. Teachers / Endorsement Pathways A new law which seeks to increase retention of high-quality educators by providing an alternative endorsement pathway has passed the General Assembly. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. However, if a violation occurs at the end of boating season then there is practically no real penalty or consequence. Cracking down on Porch Pirates Criminals who steal packages left in mailboxes or on doorsteps could face stiffer jail time under a new law passed this session. This system provides the mechanisms for conducting quality assessment of child care providers, the child care report card system, and the child care rated licensing systems. Previously, the law prevented anyone convicted of a felony from serving as the fiduciary of an estate, even if that person was named executor of the . But there are a . Thirty-seven percent of the current felony population expire their sentence, returning to the community without oversight. But Hughes, who could become eligible as soon as Septemberbased on his sentence and credits earned while incarcerated, isn't scheduled for a parole hearing until July 2022. Yet, the state also suffered from a recidivism rate of 47 percent and the fourth-highest violent crime rate in the nation. About 30% of all boating accidents involve drugs or alcohol. I would just suggest to this body that the numbers that we built into this bill were toiled over, and we did not arrive at these lightly, said Curcio. Lawmakers are passing legislation on the Senate floor, Legislation advances to crack down on TikTok use at Tennessee College Campuses, Gov. This helps ensure the child can receive any professional assistance they may need and can be removed from a life dictated by abusive traffickers. The latest modernizations to Tennessees captive laws include authorizing parametric insurance coverage and reducing the statutory capital needed by protected cell captive insurers to commence operations from $250,000 to $100,000. (Senate Bill 1521 / Roberts, Massey / Public Chapter 507 Effective July 1, 2021). The legislation requires licensees of the insurance division to develop, implement and maintain an information security program based on an individual risk assessment with a designated employee in charge of the information security program. Those calculations vary from case to case. Human Trafficking / Evidence / Social Media Platforms Legislation was passed during the 2021 session to help prosecute crimes involving human trafficking in cases where a social media platform was used. Criminal Justice Data CollectionLegislation to improve data collection within Tennessees criminal justice system has been enacted to help lawmakers make the best decisions possible to protect public safety and curb recidivism. The funds, which come from a federal block grant, provide important support to struggling families, such as child care assistance, temporary cash assistance, transportation, job training, employment activities and other support services offered through the states Families First Program. The legislation was introduced last year in response to a story from Ronda Paulson, founder of the Isaiah 117 House. To address these challenges, the Taskforce Report also included over 20 suggestions for the improvement of the current system, including recommendations regarding sentencing alternatives, education and treatment in local jails, the prioritization of high-risk and violent individuals, community supervision, and successful reentry. The manufacturer must cover any repair costs that are not a result of normal wear and tear during the machinerys usage. This includes punishment of life without parole or the death penalty. The new law affects offenses that historically target women and children such as rape, sexual battery, continuous sexual abuse of a child, sexual battery by an authority figure, incest, promoting prostitution, aggravated child abuse, domestic assault, aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and trafficking for a commercial sex act. Compared to the 90-day timeframe textbooks are currently required to be available to the public. by lowering the 100% minimum sentence to 65%, bring back Good Time . Someone needs to look into two cases filed by an Oklahoma inmate addressing how the ODOC is unfairly restricting 85 percent inmates from reentry, stepdown, and reintegration programs and the other has to deal with credits being earned but in violation of the constitution are being withheld. 115- 391). It requires law enforcement officers to alert the Department of Childrens Services when they take a minor into custody on charges of prostitution so the child can appropriately be placed in a safe home. Before, to convict a person of aggravated animal cruelty a prosecutor must prove the act was done in a depraved or sadistic manner. The new law removes the language depraved or sadistic from the law, which is a difficult intent to prove. for pass by s/c ref. Both the Alternatives to Incarceration Act and the Re-entry Success Act will be sent to Governor Lee to be signed into law. Tennessee SB966 2021-2022 This bill increases from 15 percent to 35 percent the amount by which sentence reduction credits may reduce a persons sentence for the offenses of first degree murder murder in the second degree especially aggravated kidnapping aggravated kidnapping especially aggravated robbery aggravated rape rape aggravated sexual battery rape of a child aggravated arson aggravated . It also cuts the taxes on the retail sale of prepared food for restaurants during the same time period. By doing so, it will ensure that the lowest paid teachers within Tennessee will receive the raises. Over the past half . Prison Fellowship applauds their innovative leadership in providing alternatives to incarceration and pathways to reentry success and looks forward to seeing the legislation signed into law by Governor Lee. Two new criminal justice laws that took effect in Tennessee on July 1 are making changes advocates say are long overdue. The Supreme Court will select two trial court judges of courts of record to sit with the judge to whom the civil action was originally assigned as the three-judge panel to hear and decide the civil action. The legislation expands on the Stopping Addiction & Fostering Excellence (SAFE) Act of 2018 by promoting best practices and making sure patients who utilize recovery homes receive the highest quality of care to succeed in their sobriety. Finally, the legislation standardizes parole revocation practices for technical violations. During the final House floor vote, he explained that 95 percent of inmates will reenter society at some point, and that the Reentry Success Act of 2021 would help more inmates have a reentry plan. The new law expands Tennessees successful Recovery Court System, which includes Veterans Courts, Mental Health Courts and Drug Courts for those charged with misdemeanor assaults. Helping Heroes Grant State lawmakers approved legislation this week to aid Tennessee veterans by expanding eligibility for the Helping Heroes Grant. Criminal Rehabilitation; Specifies to rehabilitate offender to transition back to community successfully is one of primary purposes of sentencing; reduces minimum sentence that must be served by defendant from 85 percent of sentence to 65 percent; revises provisions concerning gain time to provide for outstanding deed gain-time, good behavior time, & rehabilitation credits; revises limits on . Victims must also be notified 60 days before destruction or disposal of the evidence. It ensures communication between a victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse and a trained victim advocate remains confidential through statutory protections. Horwitz, a Nashville lawyer, has been outspoken about what he sees as a disconnect between Lee's campaign promises on criminal justice reform and the practicalrollout of related legislation. State lawmakers approved legislation in 2021 to remove barriers to prosecute aggravated animal cruelty cases in Tennessee. (Senate Bill 479 /Haile, Bowling, White, Akbari, Gardenhire, Powers / Public Chapter 125 Effective Section 1: July 1, 2021; Sections 2 and 3 Effective April 13). Protecting First Responders / Murder Legislation was passed this year ensuring that someone convicted of murdering a first responder with targeted intent for the job they do will be charged and punished as a terrorist for their crime. For certain nonviolent felonies, it appears inmates may be able . Discounts are subject to availability and only apply to reservations made within 30 days of the intended stay. Requires inmates in state and county-owned or operated correctional facilities to make medical co-payments of seven dollars upon receipt of medical treatment; provides that an inmate shall not be refused treatment for lack of ability to pay co-paymen. Hughes' petition in chancery court asks a judge to order the board to hold a parole hearing before the date he becomes eligible and to release him unless the board holds that hearing and provides a reason he should not be. The goal of the bill is to be respectful and protect every childs right to privacy, as well as to remove any uncertainty about making accommodations for all children. A new law approved in April 2020 was meant to right that wrong, finally passing after years of attempts from Democratic lawmakers in the state. Over 100,000 children . They are owned by insurance companies and often own pharmacies as well. Increasing the sentences for unlawful possession of a firearm by violent felons and felony drug offenders, possession of a handgun by a felon, and unlawfully providing a handgun to a juvenile or allowing a juvenile to possess a handgun. The group found that the number of people in Tennessee prisons had increased in the past decade even as it declined in most other states not because more people were being admitted, but because they were spending longer amounts of time behind bars. A-1254 would provide for "geriatric parole" for nonviolent offenders age 65 and older who have completed at least a third of a sentence. The measure will act as a buffer between Tennessee and the federal governments unconstitutional and invasive attempts to prohibit citizens from protecting ones life, liberty and family. Tens of thousands of New Yorkers and their families . In response, Curcio argued that 90 days was too long. Sentencing Commission has reported a reincarceration rate of just 4% for those age 65 and older. The second and third amendments made the Reentry Success Act of 2021. Enhanced penalties for aggravated riots A new law passed this year adds to the offense of aggravated rioting to include those who are compensated to participate in a riot or travel from outside the state to participate. Rape Victims / Custody Rights Legislation protecting rape victims and children conceived in rape from questionable outcomes in civil custody battles passed this year. Gov. The STRONG Act has boosted recruitment of servicemembers in the National Guard since its enactment in 2017. Hughes . Teacher Shortages Legislation which will help address teacher shortages was passed by the General Assembly this year by simplifying the teacher licensure process. Crime / Post-Conviction Fingerprint Analysis Justice for crime victims is the focus of a new law establishing a process for post-conviction fingerprint testing in Tennessee. (Senate Bill 829 / Haile, Akbari / Public Chapter 446 Effective July 1, 2021). Current law uses a formula to determine the length of a persons sentence and the percentage of that sentence they need to serve before becoming eligible for release. The new law also authorizes DCS to initiate a face-to-face visit if the adoptive parent fails to provide the documentation and foul play might be suspected. December 13th 2018, 9:04 PM PST. October 22, 2021. Supporting Law Enforcement Officers Another bill passed this year provides that a reward be offered for information leading to the arrest of any individual responsible for shooting a law enforcement officer in the line of duty. They have been used in the planning of escapes, drug dealing, money extortions, witness/victim intimidation, and violent crimes such as murder. (Senate Bill 717 / McNally, Bell, White, Rose, Stevens, Jackson / Public Chapter 563 Effective July 1, 2021 and applies to offenses committed on or after that date). (Senate Bill 841/ Johnson, Bowling, Crowe, Jackson, Rose, Stevens, Pody, White / Public Chapter 528 Effective July 1, 2021) (Senate Bill 842/ Johnson, Crowe, Rose, Stevens / Public Chapter 394 Effective July 1, 2021). While efforts to implement these recommendations in 2020 were not ultimately successful, Governor Lee acted during the 2021 Legislative Session to move forward two proposals that would reform both sentencing and probation practices and parole and reentry policy. (Senate Bill 768 / Johnson, Yager, Bowling, Akbari, Bailey, Gilmore, Haile, Jackson, Reeves / Public Chapter 410 Section 2 and 4 are effective January 1, 2022, Sections 5-8 are effective July 1, 2021, Sections 9-15 are effective July 1, 2021. The final bill lawmakers sent to Northam sets a flat rate of 15 days off for every 30 days served, which would reduce a 10-year sentence to a little over six and a half years. (Senate Bill 1183 / Jackson, Bowling, Akbari, Crowe, Niceley, Powers, Rose / Public Chapter 427 Effective July 1, 2021). This legislation helps prevent such tragic situations by creating a legal presumption of possible dependence or neglect of any child born to a parent who had a child removed from their custody. The Evidence-Based Jail Programming project provides $5 million for programs demonstrated to reduce recidivism rates and increase local collaboration to improve outcomes for convicted felons after release. (Senate Bill 551 / Kyle, Roberts, Gilmore, Akbari, Briggs, Pody, Rose, White, Yarbro / Public Chapter 592 Effective May 27, 2021). They were also locked in a basement and caged in isolation. (Senate Bill 754 / Johnson, Jackson, White, Rose, Stevens / Public Chapter 284 Effective July 1, 2021). Ms. LeBoeuf will be working more, Isbill Road between Centerview Lane and Parker Lane will close immediately due to an emergency sewer repair. In 2019, Gov. Bill Number: House Bill 1114. Residents will be approved by the National Accreditation Agency for Graduate Medical Education (GME). Catalytic Converter Theft Nationwide, police are reporting a surge in thefts of catalytic converters on automobiles. Incarceration rates in the U.S. were already on the rise at that point. Disability Claims / Fraud and Abuse State lawmakers passed legislation this year that works to prevent fraudulent or abusive disability claims to help ensure that benefits are only rewarded to deserving individuals who meet the programs requirements. Others want to make it harder. for pass. If evading arrest results in serious bodily injury of a law enforcement officer, the penalty is increased to a Class C felony, punishable by 3 to 15 years in prison. The Tennessee Business Fairness Act puts all businesses on the same playing field in a declared state of emergency, so small businesses are not forced to close while their bigger competitors stay open. to Government Operations Committee, HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. It provides that a person commits aggravated cruelty to animals when, with no justifiable purpose, the person intentionally or knowingly kills, maims, tortures, crushes, burns, drowns, suffocates, mutilates, starves, or otherwise causes serious physical injury, a substantial risk of death, or death to a companion animal. This more traditional grant program will offer smaller non-profits, which are unable to be selected for large scale pilots, the ability to utilize TANF funding in their communities to improve outcomes and opportunities for parents and children. Under theRe-Entry Success Act of 2021, which took effect Thursday, eligible defendants have a presumption ofparole releaseunless "good cause" is shown for why they must remain incarcerated. For the rest of felony cases, judges would choose from a narrower range of sentences. Firearm Information Privacy Protection Act A new law passed in 2021 protects the anonymity of citizens related to firearm ownership. (Senate Bill 653 / Bowling / Public Chapter 571 Rulemaking May 26, 2021 Effective July 1, 2021). Expunction for Employment The General Assembly acted this year to help remove barriers for employment and education for Tennesseans with nonviolent or low-level assault offenses on their criminal record. Animal Cruelty Aggravated animal cruelty is a grave crime that includes intentionally killing or causing serious physical harm to a companion animal such as a dog or a cat. S15A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo. Courts / Challenges to the Constitutionality of State Statutes A new statute passed this year gives the State Attorney General the right to immediately file an appeal regarding a court decision to enjoin a state law based on its constitutionality. Set people up to succeed upon release (2 recommendations) Eliminate relics of the harmful and racist "war on drugs" (2 recommendations) In this year's guide to winnable criminal justice reforms, we've added a reference to caregiver and proximity laws and a new section Set people up to succeed upon release. COVID-19 Recovery / TN Business Fairness Act A new law approved this year allows businesses to remain open during a pandemic or other health emergency if they follow guidelines issued by any government to keep their customers and employees safe. TANF Major legislation was unanimously approved by the General Assembly in 2021 strengthening and improving the states Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. (Senate Bill 798 / McNally, Briggs, Bowling / Public Chapter 347 Effective July 1, 2021). to Criminal Justice Committee, {{ teamMember.name ? Every state has the ability to test DNA post-conviction, and this sets up a similar process for fingerprints, which can be just as important for solving cold cases. 0:00. Nobody is talking about giving a handout here. Drag racing The Senate and House of Representatives approved legislation to discourage drag racing, which is becoming an increasing public safety issue on Tennessee roadways. It requires the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS) to establish and maintain a list of approved recovery residence organizations on its website. The new law implements a true 365-day annual sport license to be issued by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Instead, they solely relied on their ACT scores for eligibility. These bills align with recommendations of the Governor's Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice (TREC). May not be convicted of an A-1 felony (except for Penal Law Article 220 drug felony) May not be convicted of a Violent Felony Offense as defined in Penal Law 70.02. Correction: A previous version of this story misidentified the judge presiding over this case. At his July 2020 parole hearing, he was recommended to be released with conditions, although the board denied his petition at the time. The bill also provides that if an inmate has served a sentence for an offense committed before July 1, 2014, that meets or exceeds 75 percent of the maximum sentence for the same offense that the . The law requires courts give low level offenders the least restrictive conditions of release, and caps the length of probation at 10 years for multiple felony offenses. An Overview of the First Step Act. An underage adult was defined as any person between the ages of 18 to 21. (Senate Bill 1591 Bailey, Jackson, Rose / Public Chapter 511 Effective July 1, 2021). There is also reluctance to report due to embarrassment. 10/19/2020. The new law applies to cases when the defendant knew that the person was acting as a Good Samaritan. Gov. (Senate Bill 1334 / Hensley, Pody, Stevens, White, Bowling, Briggs, Jackson, Rose / Public Chapter 554 Effective July 1, 2021). to Criminal Justice Committee -- Government Operations for Review. 100% Service-Connected Disabled / State Park Fees A new law passed this year increasing the current state park camping fees discount available to veterans from 50% to 100% for Tennessee residents who have a 100% service-connected permanent disability as determined by the VA. Protects rural hospitals that utilize 340B programs across the state to provide lifesaving medication to some of our states most marginalized citizens; Prohibits PBMs from steering patients away from their community pharmacies to PBM-owned pharmacies which is particularly important to patients with chronic, complex and rare diseases like Multiple Sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, cancer, and ALS; Ensures that pharmacies are at least paid their acquisition cost for medications and instructs PBMs to establish a process for pharmacies to appeal their reimbursements from PBMs if it is below the cost; Provides greater transparency to employers who want to gain a better understanding of how their pharmacy benefit expenses are being impacted by spread pricing and rebate retention which ultimately impacts their premiums; and. 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